Operations Manager: Sport

THE SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

POSITION: Manager Sport Operations Development

DIVISION: Sport – Group Services

REPORT LINE: Head - Sport

SCALE CODE: 300  ( Peromnes7, Paterson D1)

POSITION ID: 60019627

CLOSING DATE: 29 SEPTEMBER 2026

MAIN PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide SABC radio and TV Sport productions with efficient logistical support services in order to ensure cost-effectiveness of operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT OF THE OPERATIONAL PLAN

• Provide support and input in the development and implementation of business unit strategy.


• Monitor and manage departmental inputs and outputs to ensure maximum efficiencies.


• Provide input into the development and implementation of the business plans.


• Develop operational standards and ensure the attainability & sustainability.


• Develop services level agreement and monitor implementation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Communicate sports venues and activities in order to co-determine annual plans in accordance with requirements.


• Respond to dynamics and changes within the sports environment and adjust logistical plans accordingly.


• Manage and control Programme operations budgets and encourage cost containment.


• Inform Finance and Sales & Marketing of events and costs and communicate implications to stakeholders.


• Effective utilization resources to meet the SABC sport requirements


• Initiate the draft for legal contracts


• Manage the independent contractors.


• Review and Report on the achievement of business units objectives. (Monthly, quarterly and annually).

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Determine the budget and monitor the implementation in according with policies.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Identify, monitor and report on the operational risk and compliance matters.


• Develop SOP for the business unit and monitor implementation thereof.


• Provide inputs on the development of the policies.


• Development and implement internal control measures to ensure good governance.


• Comply with relevant legislations and policies.


• Implement Occupational Health and Safety Act.


• Implement Risk Management Plan in line with organizational Risk Framework.


• Implement internal risk audits identified and mitigate gaps.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Liaise with sports bodies to ensure efficient and effective logistics and facilities provisions for production purposes.


• Provide stakeholders with sports menu and information, for the purpose of determining coverage of events.


• Communication timeous with internal and external stakeholder on changes of sport events.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.


• Adequate staff for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.


• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.


• Career Development Plans (CDP) for all staff members.


• Provide direction on the retention and attraction of staff.


• Effective and efficient utilization of team members in accordance with production requirements to ensure delivery.


• Manage the employee relations to ensure conducive and productive working environment.


• Oversee the implementation of organisational development initiative i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent, Human Capital Planning etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration/Finance or equivalent qualification.


• 6 Years Sport broadcasting experience of which 3 finance operations.


• 2 years’ experience in broadcasting on Managerial/Supervisor level


• Knowledge of Business planning


• Project management


• Understanding Legal concepts and negotiations


• Understanding of different sporting code and legislations.


• Budget management


• PFMA and relevant national treasury regulations


• Strategic management


• Financial accounting standards


• Understanding of technology trends


• Trend analysis


• Understanding of the different role players within the broadcasting